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World Service,3 mins

The man who can’t feel pain

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What would life be like if you couldn’t experience pain? Steve Pete from Washington, US, has a rare genetic condition which means he doesn't feel physical pain. For chronic sufferers, this sounds like heaven, but a life without pain has brought untold suffering to him and his family, including the tragic story of his brother, Chris. (Image: Silhouette of a man, Credit: Getty Images.)

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